20231578 Ver 1_WRC Comments_20240110

Chandler, Rebecca D
From: Munzer, Olivia
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 8:43 AM
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Cc: Chandler, Rebecca D; Jennifer. [e-mail]
Subject: NCWRC Comments - Highway 65 Waterline Extension- Forsyth DWR#20231578
Attachments: NC Native Plant Alternatives_October2018.pdf
Good morning Ms. Diebolt,
We have records of the state endangered and federal proposed endangered tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus)
in Forsyth County. Therefore, we recommend tree clearing activities occur outside the active season (April 1 to
November 14). If the existing culvert adjacent to the project is greater than 3 feet in diameter, we recommend
surveys for bats within 15 days of construction. Surveys should be conducted in accordance with the National
White -nose Syndrome (WNS) Decontamination Protocol and the NCWRC culvert survey protocol to reduce the
potential for spreading WNS. We also recommend using native plants for seeding disturbed areas. Avoid using
invasive and/or non-native species such as Bermudagrass, redtop, tall fescue, and lespedeza. A list of alternatives
to non-native species has been attached. Alternatively, use a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye for temporary cover
and native seed mixes for permeant seeding. We recommend planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will
create pollinator habitat within the project boundary.
Thankyou,
Olivia Munzer
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718NCHwy 56W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-4056 (note new number)
Cell: 336-269-0074
[e-mail]
www.ncwildlife.org
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